Loading deer in to drinks chiller
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Cheers mate -just wish I had more height! That’s me in general though only being 5ft 8!Nice set up Tom T3
Yes, I should think so. The load would be spread out pretty well.
Woodsy
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Thanks - I’m thinking probably go with the frame Baguio had made as it looks an easier option than a full internal framework and his set up uses the same tabs I’ve got in my chiller. If I have the front/back hanging bars welded below that top frame then your suggestion of the detachable loading/sliding bars should work nicely.
Very glad I asked the question here. Thanks for your ideas.
have you got watts app?
I think if you do that you may have to fix the frame in place rather than just rest it on the tabs.
Also - regardless of which option you choose - remember that your rails will have to be welded to hangers rather than directly to the frame, otherwise you won't be able to slide your meathooks along it.
Something like this:
Woodsy
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Yes - I was thinking welded hanging below the frame a bit like that but just by one strong vertical bar right in the middle of the hanging bat rather than by a hook at each end. That way I’d be able to slide the meat hook along to the mid point.
The frame I use currently is much flimsier than the frame Baguio had made up. It’s just testing on four of those small tabs and is very strong. I’ve had three fallow hanging from it quite happily. So I think with a more substantial welded frame supported the same way it should be fine.
Out of interest though, how would you see the top frame being fixed in place otherwise?
Woodsy
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Yes, will pm you
The way I have suggested, you would be able to slide the meat hooks the full length of the rail.
I would have the whole frame freestanding, personally, and not rely on fixing it to any part of the fridge.
I think my drawing was pretty poor.I must have been having a dim moment..(not uncommon with me!)..I can see now that the hangers in your drawing leave the top of the bar free all round to slide the meat hooks on to
@Tim.243 seemed to think so, anyway
Ruby Tuesday 2
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Pretty sure the two sides of your chiiler are only aluminium coated insulation, I should remember ive moved it enough, drill a 32mm hole through both sides thread galvanised bar through and make an external frame, I did it with mine it worked fine if you need a hand with the welding give me a shout.
devon deer stalker
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Sounds like mine, it has actually started to develop some small cracks, I will be interested to see what your final solution is, I will pop across and take a look if you don't mind?
It isn't my back, it's my shoulders, we just aren't designed to lift up a heavy weight and then 'hold out' the deer whilst trying to hand on hooks.
Cheers
Richard
Woodsy
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Yes thanks for your help with all the relocations! An external frame?! Another very good idea I’d never have thought of! I can see my new problem is going to be deciding which of all these ideas I should go with!! I’ll give you a call in a few minutes. My phone is just on charge.
Woodsy
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Ruby Tuesday has just suggested an external frame. Never have thought of that myself, but sounds like a good idea. Whatever I go with you are very welcome to pop round and investigate when it’s all sorted.
I'm not trying to lift into a drinks chiller as I have a small walk in chiller but I shoot some chunky reds and it's a similar problem. I've found over the years that if I can hoist them higher than I need then life is so much easier!
For me the solution is a small electric hoist as close to the chiller door as possible but mounted much higher. I think my cable virtually rubs against the front of the chiller when in use. I can hoist the carcass by the aitch bone, rear legs free. Once the legs reach the right height (a few inches higher than they'll end up I can spin the carcass so they are sticking into the chiller, hook or gambrell onto the chiller rails and then lower the hoist. Once you've got a bit of spare height to work with then life gets so much easier.
For me the solution is a small electric hoist as close to the chiller door as possible but mounted much higher. I think my cable virtually rubs against the front of the chiller when in use. I can hoist the carcass by the aitch bone, rear legs free. Once the legs reach the right height (a few inches higher than they'll end up I can spin the carcass so they are sticking into the chiller, hook or gambrell onto the chiller rails and then lower the hoist. Once you've got a bit of spare height to work with then life gets so much easier.
I find using a 17 year old boy child helps a lot.
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